Mount Delaney

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and children under 15 making up 20% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 12.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 11.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

About 42.5% of people report no religion, which is slightly above the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $567, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here, affecting 12.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 10% of people need help with daily activities, a rate well above the state average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.8% of people helping out, well above the national figure. A very high 36.4% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families here tend to be larger, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Most households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. However, the typical monthly home loan payment of $1,866 is slightly above the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45.5% owning three cars.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 48.5%. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the workforce is mostly employed in education, health, and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a mean slope of 18.1%.